 | February 24, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
| Company Watch |  |  | | - Ben & Jerry's debuts Greek frozen yogurt
Ben & Jerry's introduced Greek frozen yogurt in four flavors: strawberry shortcake, raspberry fudge chunk, banana peanut butter and blueberry vanilla graham. "It's nice to have a wholesome indulgence that fits within my personal eating habits and tastes great," said Kristen Schimoler, a flavor developer for the ice-cream company. Los Angeles Times (2/22)       - Stonyfield executive discusses environmental leadership
 Wood Turner, vice president of sustainability innovation for organic yogurt-maker Stonyfield Farm, said the company has a "disproportionately large interest in sustainability leadership, not only in the manufacturing sector, but also how our food system operates, how food is produced and farmed and what agriculture looks like in the U.S. and the world." He said the company's environmental focus helps it reduce costs. The Business Insider (2/23) - Kellogg announces launches and line extensions
Kellogg is launching nearly two dozen products in 2012, including chocolate-filled Krave cereal, cheddar and southwest ranch flavors of Special K cracker chips, and new varieties of Eggo waffles. Also new are a cinnamon almond version of Raisin Bran, Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps in brown sugar cinnamon and a mozzarella version of Cheez-It crackers. Drug Store News (2/23)  |  |  | | How to turn money you already spend into points you can use:
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  - Price influences meat purchases, report says
A Power of Meat report from FMI shows that price per pound is the top decision factor for most meat buyers, with total package cost edging out appearance to come in second. The study also found that many shoppers are not sure how to cook meat and poultry and turn to family members, the Internet and cookbooks for guidance. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Restaurants (2/24) - Gravitating toward spice while in space
Astronauts lose their sense of smell while in space, which seems linked to a preference for spicy foods. Kimberly Binsted at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, is planning a simulation that will help her study which foods are appealing for people who do not have their full sense of smell. National Public Radio/The Salt blog (2/23)  | The introduction of tablets and the rapidly increasing growth of smart phones are changing the way we do business. Workforce visibility and mobile data exchange can easily result in accelerated business cycles and operational cost reductions. In this webinar you'll learn the five ways smart devices are improving mobile workforce management. |
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 - Wegmans blog highlights home juicing
Wegmans Food Markets Category Merchant Patty Middleton recommended home juicing on Fresh Stories, the company's blog. "Want to start your day with the kind of energy boost that you only get from fresh juice?" she wrote. "In case you're thinking it's too much work, I have found three ways that fit most anyone's schedule and skills." Supermarket News (2/23)  | How to Get the Package You Need—Without Breaking the Bank
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| Health & Wellness | | | | - Study links health claims to taste perceptions
A study out of Spain found cookies with labels showing they contain no sugar were perceived as less tasty than cookies without the label. "The information on the biscuit packaging had a strong influence on the consumers' perception," noted the study, published in Food Quality and Preference. FoodNavigator (2/23)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| GMA News | | | | - Do you have the right tools for dealing with consumer complaints?
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| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Researchers explore method to protect almonds from salmonella
Food-safety scientists said sequential infrared and hot air can protect almonds from salmonella. The method "doesn't require use of any chemicals and offers a simple, safe, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to kill salmonella while almonds are still in the packinghouse," said researcher Zhongli Pan. FoodNavigator (2/23)
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